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  • City of Scranton Council Responses – May 12, 2026 | PDF

    May 12, 2026

    ·Scranton, PA
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    This document records responses from City of Scranton administration to questions posed by council members during a May 5, 2026 meeting, prepared on May 11, 2026. Council President Tom Schuster inquired about a $58,000 line item increase plus an additional $5,000 increase for St. Cats & Dogs in the 2026 budget, requesting a progress report and status update on the organization's usage of the Ash Street property; the City stated it has requested an update from St. Cats & Dogs. Schuster also asked about the Davis Street Apartment project on the 3100 Block of Cedar Avenue, which holds a five-year planning commission approval; the city clarified that no permits or plans have been submitted and the project cannot move forward without passage of a one-way ordinance that the planning commission made a condition of approval. Council member Dr. Jessica Rothchild raised concerns about tree cutting on private property in the Upper East Mountain area and received clarification that the Shade Tree Commission only regulates city rights-of-way and city-owned properties, with no prohibition on private owners removing trees from their own property. Dr. Rothchild also commended the Robinson Park project and raised two maintenance issues: gravel from a drain area being kicked onto the playground equipment, and worn ground beneath swings creating a safety hazard.

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  • $50.00 ZONING REGULATIONS CITY OF STAMFORD CONNECTICUT

    Aug 31, 2021

    ·Stamford, CT
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    This document is the Zoning Regulations for the City of Stamford, Connecticut, originally adopted on November 30, 1951, with amendments updated through August 31, 2021. It establishes the framework for land use planning in Stamford, including zoning districts, permitted uses, design standards, and area regulations, and is administered by the Zoning Board (chaired by David Stein) and the Zoning Board of Appeals (chaired by Joseph R. Pigott) under the oversight of Mayor David Martin. The regulations cover topics ranging from district classifications and use permissions to parking requirements, flood management, historic preservation, and publicly accessible amenity space standards.

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  • Amended January 22, 2013 BY-LAWS OF

    Jan 22, 2013

    ·Coatesville, PA
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    The Redevelopment Authority of the City of Coatesville's amended by-laws, effective January 22, 2013, establish the Authority's legal framework and powers under Pennsylvania's Urban Redevelopment Law. The Authority, created by city ordinance in 1999 and formally chartered in 2000, is granted broad public powers including the ability to designate redevelopment areas, develop rehabilitation and conservation plans, coordinate with government entities, and assemble property for redevelopment projects. The document outlines the Authority's comprehensive role in facilitating urban redevelopment activities within Coatesville to address property conditions, enforce building codes, and implement neighborhood improvement programs.

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  • multi-municipal comprehensive plan

    Hazleton, PA
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    The "Thrive 2035" comprehensive plan is a multi-municipal planning document for the Greater Hazleton area, developed collaboratively by the City of Hazleton, Borough of West Hazleton, and Hazle Township. The plan establishes a shared vision and overarching goals while addressing five priority areas: Housing, Economic Vitality, Youth, Services and Amenities, and Resilient Systems. The document includes community outreach efforts, a catalyst project, and an implementation strategy to guide regional development through 2035.

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  • P L A N B A T O N R O U G E P H...

    Baton Rouge, LA
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    Plan Baton Rouge Phase II is a 2009 master plan update and economic strategic plan for downtown Baton Rouge that builds upon the original Plan Baton Rouge, which had achieved 80 percent implementation of its recommended projects over the previous decade. The Phase II plan proposes an economically-based urban design vision focused on making downtown a more vibrant area through alternative development incentives, strategies for adding housing, improving regional mobility, enhancing public spaces and infrastructure, and "greening" downtown while leveraging cultural and social amenities. The plan was developed by Mayor-President Melvin L. "Kip" Holden in collaboration with multiple sponsors including the Baton Rouge Area Foundation and Downtown Development District, as well as urban design and planning firms including Chan Krieger Sieniewicz of Cambridge.

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  • Alley North of Grant, East of Hartrey

    Evanston, IL
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    The City of Evanston's 2025 Alley and Sidewalk Improvements Project will conduct sewer and pavement improvements at the alley north of Grant Street and east of Hartrey Avenue over four to six weeks beginning July 22, 2025. Work includes a sewer extension on Colfax Street between Hartrey and Brown Avenues, storm sewer installation, 8-inch-thick concrete alley pavement, and garage apron restoration. The alley will be closed to traffic during reconstruction; residents must remove vehicles from garages and parking areas before closure, and refuse and recycling collection will move to curb-side service during construction. Alliance Contractors, Inc. will perform the work under monitoring by the City's Capital Planning & Engineering Bureau, with Resident Engineer Brooke Tucker (708-435-3866) available for construction-related inquiries.

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  • SOUTH PORTLAND CODE Article V Page 7 Sec. 27-518. Site plan review (AA).

    Portland, ME
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    This document outlines zoning regulations for South Portland's Residential Districts AA and A. Section 27-518 requires site plan review for any residential construction exceeding 1,000 square feet of floor area within a two-year period (excluding single-family dwellings), with review focusing on impacts such as traffic, parking, stormwater runoff, and noise. Section 27-531 establishes Residential District A as a medium-density residential area limited to four dwelling units per net acre, while Section 27-532 lists permitted uses including single-family dwellings, churches, schools, and accessory solar energy systems.

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  • CITY OF FRESNO MASTER FEE SCHEDULE GENERAL DEVELOPMENT FEES Amend #

    Fresno, CA
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    The City of Fresno Master Fee Schedule Amendment #585 (effective July 1, 2025) establishes fees for planning and development services, including document reproduction, public records access, and noticing. Noticing subscription fees are $36.00 per council district per year, while plan text photocopies range from $10.00 for 0–100 pages to $60.00 for 501–600 pages. GIS plan maps vary by size, from $5.00 for 8.5" x 11" prints to $30.00 for 55" x 30" prints, and large format photocopy rolls cost $0.45–$0.65 per linear foot plus a $6.00 setup charge. For building services beyond standard effort, a blended hourly rate of $144.38 applies. The schedule provides fee reductions for development in designated Inner City areas.

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  • DOWNTOWN URBAN REVITALIZATION PLAN Worcester, ...

    Worcester, MA
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    The Worcester Downtown Urban Revitalization Plan, submitted to the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development in April 2016, outlines a comprehensive strategy for revitalizing Worcester's downtown area in collaboration with the Worcester Redevelopment Authority and multiple consulting firms. The plan includes project vision, goals and objectives, descriptions of the urban revitalization area, and detailed figures addressing land use, zoning, property boundaries, and proposed clearance and rehabilitation areas. The document is formatted as a 143-page submission incorporating the Commonwealth's Sustainable Development Principles and includes sections on project needs and characteristics.

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  • District F 2025 Annual Report

    Houston, TX
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    District F's 2025 Annual Report highlights the councilmember's achievements across five priority areas, framed by the theme "Above the Rim" (performing at a superior level). Key accomplishments include public safety improvements through new streetlights and micro-safety plans; youth programming expansion with over $45,000 in matching funds; economic development initiatives including the LAUNCH West Houston entertainment center and Nordstrom Rack; quality-of-life enhancements such as air-quality monitors and community wellness events; and neighborhood infrastructure projects, notably a $6 million stormwater drainage project for Ashton Village and a $28 million Safe Streets Project on Bissonnet. The report serves as a summary of District F's performance and priorities for Houston's westside communities during 2025.

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  • 2025 Alley and Sidewalk Improvements

    Evanston, IL
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    The 2025 Alley and Sidewalk Improvements project, scheduled for five months beginning July 1, 2025, encompasses infrastructure work across multiple City of Evanston locations. Alley improvements include storm sewer installation and concrete pavement at three locations: north of Payne Street east of Crawford Avenue; north of Grant Street east of Hartrey Avenue (with approximately 360 feet of storm sewer extension on Colfax Street); and north of Lincoln Street east of Hartrey Avenue. Pedestrian crossing enhancements are planned at four intersections (Dodge and Lee, Dodge and Monroe, Sheridan and Clinton, and Sheridan and Keeney) featuring ADA ramps, solar-powered LED signs with push buttons, and striping. Additional sidewalk gap infill projects target Lee Street east of Dodge Avenue, Greenwood Street from McDaniel to Fowler Avenue, and the Dempster Street Beach Office area; downtown improvements include brick paver sidewalk replacement with ADA-compliant concrete on Benson Avenue (Davis to Clark) and Clark Street (Benson to Sherman). The project also includes traffic-calming speed humps and bumps at various locations, ADA-compliant sidewalks at transit stops on Lake Street and Ridge Avenue, and installation of a concrete picnic pad at Greenwood Park.

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  • COMMUNITY PRESERVATION PLAN 2025

    Worcester, MA
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    The Community Preservation Committee of Worcester adopted the Community Preservation Plan 2025 on March 11th, 2025. The plan addresses four key areas: historic resources, open space, recreation, and community housing. The document includes acknowledgements of contributions from city government, community organizations, residents, and the Community Preservation Coalition, along with a comprehensive list of participating city officials and committee members representing various municipal departments.

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  • Phoenix Zoning Ordinance (complete, 10/17)

    Phoenix, AZ
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    The Phoenix Zoning Ordinance Chapter 6, Supplement No. 35, establishes zoning district classifications for the City of Phoenix, including residential, commercial, industrial, and mixed-use categories. Residential districts range from suburban ranch/farm (S-1, S-2) through single-family estates (RE-43, RE-24, RE-35, R1-14 through R1-6) to multifamily residence districts (R-2 through R-5, R-4A, R-I). Commercial districts include restricted office (R-O, C-O), intermediate (C-2), general (C-3), and special commercial (B3), plus Commerce Park and parking districts (P-1, P-2). The ordinance also defines industrial districts (A-1 light, A-2), specialized zones (Resort RH, High-Rise H-R and H-R1, Mid-Rise, Urban Residential UR, Golf Course GC, and Airport Noise Impact Overlay), and planned development frameworks (Planned Area Development, Planned Community, Planned Shopping Center, Regional Shopping Center). The document reflects a March 23, 2011 amendment consolidating the Planning Department with the Development Services Department, effective April 22, 2011.

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  • Huntsvillempo

    Huntsville, AL
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    The TRiP 2045 document is a Long Range Transportation Plan prepared collaboratively by the City of Huntsville Area Planning Division and the Huntsville Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), with federal funding from the Federal Highway Administration. The plan was developed in fulfillment of federal transportation planning requirements under the FAST Act and involves coordination among federal, state, and local government agencies. The document includes leadership from the MPO's governing board and a Technical Coordinating Committee composed of representatives from various local and regional transportation, planning, and infrastructure agencies.

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  • 2024 Springfield Township Master Plan

    Springfield, IL
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    The Springfield Township Master Plan, adopted on January 23, 2024, is a comprehensive planning document prepared by the Planning Commission that outlines the township's vision and strategy across multiple areas including natural resources, infrastructure, economic development, housing, transportation, and senior services. The plan was developed with input from the Township Board and planning consultants, and includes a future land use map, zoning plan, action strategies, and community engagement findings. The 214-page document serves as a guide for implementing the township's long-term goals and development priorities.

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  • PA State Archives - RG-47 - Series Titles - Microfilm: County Governments

    Pittsburgh, PA
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    This document is a finding aid from the Pennsylvania State Archives describing Record Group 47, which contains digitized microfilm copies of county government records across Pennsylvania's 67 counties. The document outlines the structure and functions of Pennsylvania county governments, including their traditional roles in law enforcement, judicial administration, and elections, as well as expanded responsibilities in areas such as welfare, public health, regional planning, and environmental protection. County government is characterized as a "no-executive" system governed by a three-member board of county commissioners alongside numerous independently elected officials including sheriffs, district attorneys, and treasurers, whose powers and duties are defined by state statutes and county codes.

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  • EAST COVENTRY TOWNSHIP SOUTH COVENTRY TOWNSHIP BOROUGH OF POTTSTOWN MONTGOMERY

    Pottstown, PA
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    This document is a proposed Official Map for North Coventry Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania, showing municipal boundaries, existing roads, parcel boundaries, waterbodies, and planned features including potential future reservations, sidewalks, roadway improvements, and green preservation enhancement areas. The map incorporates data from Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (2010), Chester County parcel records (2012), and planning recommendations developed by LTL Consultants, Ltd. in August 2012 based on the Northern Chester County Gateway Master Plan and North Coventry Township Planning Commission meetings held in summer and fall 2013. The document requires certification by the Board of Supervisors with spaces for the Chairman, Vice Chairman, three Supervisors, and Secretary to attest to adoption, though the enactment date and signatory fields remain blank.

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  • Budget & Management | City of Cleveland Ohio

    Cleveland, OH
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    The Division of Budget and Management in Cleveland's Department of Finance prepares, implements, and monitors annual operating budgets and financial plans to fund City services. The General Fund Operating Budget, funded primarily by a 2.5% City Income Tax on all workers in Cleveland, supports Safety Forces (Police, Fire, and EMS), Waste and Recycling Pick Up, City Parks, and Neighborhood Resource and Recreation Centers. Enterprise Funds operate as self-supporting services including Water, Water Pollution Control, Cleveland Public Power, the Airport, Cemeteries, Golf Courses, City Parking Facilities, Public Auditorium, and West Side Market. The City also funds capital improvements and infrastructure through debt, restricted funds, and grants, including Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development that must support projects eliminating blight and assisting low- and moderate-income residents in housing, public improvements, and land use areas. Budget documents are available for fiscal years 2023 through 2026, along with an interactive budget portal and comprehensive financial reports.

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  • Boards and Commissions | Raleighnc.gov

    Raleigh, NC
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    This webpage provides information about Raleigh's boards and commissions, which advise City Council on various community topics and are established through the City Charter, North Carolina General Assembly, or City Council. The page lists over 25 boards and commissions covering areas such as arts, planning, housing, transit, and environmental management, and explains that residents can apply to serve two-year terms with a maximum of six consecutive years on any single board and no more than two boards simultaneously. City Council members nominate and appoint candidates, requiring five votes for appointment, with additional details and vacancy information available through individual board pages, a dashboard, or the City Clerk's Office at 919-996-3040.

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  • Title 22 Municipalities

    Wilmington, DE
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    Title 22 of the Delaware Code addresses municipalities and their regulations. This document provides the official state statutory code for municipal governance, including provisions effective as of March 30, 2026. Chapter 1 details general provisions governing municipal annexation, requiring that all city and town boundary extensions conform to adopted municipal comprehensive plans, with annexed areas previously designated for future annexation, and establishing that annexed parcels must be contiguous with existing municipal boundaries.

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  • Greenville Borough & Hem Greenville Borough & Hem Greenville Borough & Hem

    Greenville, SC
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    This 352-page Joint Comprehensive Plan prepared by Mackin Engineering Company and Johnson, Mirmiran, and Thompson outlines coordinated development objectives for Greenville Borough and Hempfield Township as of 2004. The plan was funded in part by a Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Land Use Planning and Technical Assistance Program (LUPTAP) grant. An advisory committee composed of representatives from both municipalities' councils and planning commissions, along with officials from the Greenville Area School Board, UPMC Horizon Hospital, Thiel College, and local economic development and preservation organizations, guided the plan's development.

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  • Planning Commission | City of Virginia Beach

    Virginia Beach, VA
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    The Virginia Beach Planning Commission is an 11-member body appointed by City Council to review land use, zoning, conditional use permits, street closures, and plan amendments. The Commission holds public hearings on the second Wednesday of each month at noon in the City Council chamber, with staff briefings at 9 a.m., and forwards recommendations to City Council for final decisions. The City is currently updating the Interfacility Traffic Area (ITA) Master Plan, exploring sports tourism, Innovation Park expansion, and municipal services, with a public meeting held on April 29, 2026 at Building 19 and a public comment deadline of May 31. Related April–May 2026 events include the Thalia Creek Greenway Phase III ribbon cutting on May 7 at 1 p.m., a Parks & Recreation Commission meeting on May 7 at 3 p.m., and a Transition Area/ITA Citizens Advisory Committee meeting on May 7 at 5:30 p.m.

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  • Boards & Commissions | City of Charleston

    Charleston, WV
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    The City of Charleston's Planning Department provides staff support to three citizen boards and commissions that oversee local development and preservation matters. The Municipal Planning Commission (16 members, meets monthly) reviews zoning amendments, rezonings, annexations, subdivisions, and other development matters, with final authority over significant impact developments and subdivisions but advisory capacity in other areas. The Board of Zoning Appeals (5 members, meets bimonthly) makes final decisions on appeals of administrative decisions, conditional uses, and variances, while the Historic Landmarks Commission (5 members, meets monthly) has final authority over certificates of appropriateness for historic buildings in the East End Historic District and demolition delay requests.

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  • Boards & Commissions | City of Virginia Beach

    Virginia Beach, VA
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    The City of Virginia Beach's Department of Planning & Community Development oversees 14 appointed boards and commissions that advise the City Council and render decisions on land use, historic preservation, environmental matters, and coastal issues. These bodies include the Planning Commission, which reviews zoning applications and amendments; the Board of Zoning Appeals, which addresses variance requests; the Bayfront Advisory Commission and Resort Advisory Commission, which review oceanfront projects; the Historic Preservation Commission and Historical Review Board, which govern historic site preservation; and the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area Board, which reviews requests under the CBPAO. Additional boards address specialized areas such as building code appeals, stormwater permitting appeals, wetlands development, and short-term rental enforcement, while the Green Ribbon Committee advises on water quality improvements and the Virginia Beach VA250 Committee, established in 2023, commemorates American Revolution bicentennial events.

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  • Alley North of Payne Street and East of Crawford Avenue

    Evanston, IL
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    The 2025 Alley and Sidewalk Improvements Project includes sewer and paving work in the alley north of Payne Street and east of Crawford Avenue, scheduled to begin within two weeks of October 9, 2025, with completion expected in four to six weeks weather permitting. The work encompasses storm sewer installation, construction of 8-inch-thick concrete alley pavement, and garage apron restoration as needed. The alley will be closed to traffic during construction, requiring vehicle removal from garages and parking areas, with refuse and recycling collection relocated to curbside and street sweeping parking restrictions waived within a one-block radius. Alliance Contractors, Inc. is the project contractor, with oversight by the City's Capital Planning & Engineering Bureau, monitored by Resident Engineer Brooke Tucker.

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  • View the Guidelines Here.

    Scranton, PA
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    The City of Scranton's Office of Economic and Community Development released a 2021 CDBG Funding Application FAQ sheet to guide organizations seeking Community Development Block Grant funding aligned with the Mayor's five goals: Blight Remediation, Housing Insecurity, Neighborhood Revitalization, Child Welfare, and Economic Development. Applications must be submitted to OECD's Dropbox by 3:00 p.m. on Friday, November 20, 2020, with incomplete applications subject to disqualification. The 2021 funding represents the "Second Year" Action Plan within the City's five-year Consolidated Plan covering 2020-2024, and all activities must align with HUD's three National Objectives, including benefit to low- and moderate-income persons through area benefit, limited clientele, or housing activities.

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  • Worcester Housing Production Plan

    Worcester, MA
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    The City of Worcester's Housing Production Plan for FY2026-2030, prepared by JM Goldson LLC and RKG Associates, outlines goals, strategies, and analysis to address the city's housing needs across demographic profiles, housing conditions, development constraints, and regional capacity. The plan was developed with input from a steering committee of city officials, housing authorities, and community development organizations, along with community forums and surveys. The document establishes foundational definitions and frameworks, including affordability standards and area median income benchmarks (FY2024 HUD AMFI of $117,300), to guide housing policy and development initiatives.

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  • Home | City of Virginia Beach

    Virginia Beach, VA
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    The City of Virginia Beach's homepage presents information and resources for residents and visitors, including a Resident Parking Voucher Plan offering $50 annual vouchers at Resort Area locations, a 2040 Comprehensive Plan for long-term development guidance, and a 10-year Flood Protection Program to address recurrent flooding. The city promotes engagement through its "Be in the Know" newsletter, SpeakUp VB platform, VBAlert signup, and online budget tools. City Council holds public sessions on the first four Tuesdays of each month at City Hall, 2401 Courthouse Drive, excluding Federal holidays.

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  • Get Involved: Available Seats on City of St. Petersburg Boards & Committees

    St. Petersburg, FL
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    The City of St. Petersburg is seeking residents to fill multiple vacancies on city boards and committees as of April 23, 2025. Available positions include three seats on the Advisory Commission on Aging (15-member body), one seat on the Arts Advisory Committee, two seats on the Code Enforcement Board, one seat on the Committee to Advocate for Persons with Impairments, and two seats on the Consolidated Plan Application Review Committee. The committees address areas including senior services, arts and cultural activities, code enforcement hearings, disability advocacy, and review of Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnership, and Emergency Solutions Grant applications for public services and affordable housing.

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  • Lackawanna County Regional Planning Commission

    Scranton, PA
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    The Lackawanna County Regional Planning Commission's 2006 annual report documents the organization's governance structure, planning initiatives, and regional development activities across four planning regions spanning municipalities from The Abingtons through the City and Down Valley areas. Led by Executive Director Glenn R. Pellino with a nine-member board chaired by Patrick Dempsey, the Commission operates from the Scranton Electric Building at 507 Linden Street and addresses land-use planning, subdivision and land development activity, transportation planning, and environmental planning matters. The organization is affiliated with the Lackawanna County Council on Economic and Community Development and reviewed municipal ordinances and conducted a five-year analysis during the reporting period.

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